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PK53 EKR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,634 miles

Exhaust tail section missing

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

centre stop light not working

exhaust tailpipe missing

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Light corrosion to floor and chassis

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Light corrosion to floor and chassis

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

rear axle beam fixing bushes starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2011 46,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 282,820 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 282,820 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,410 miles

Oil leak

The off side rear wheel is binding slightly.

There is slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 22 Sep 2008 20,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

The off side front wheel is binding slightly.

The off side rear wheel is binding slightly.

There is slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,538 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 10,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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PK53 EKR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK53 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PK53 EKR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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